Pharma Manufacturing Ops Leader: Lean Excellence

Relate Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Relate Search, partnering with a large national pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks a Director of Operations in Charlotte, NC to lead manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, extensive pharma operations experience, and a proven track record implementing Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive Operations leadership experience in pharma or regulated environments.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process-improvement experience with measurable results.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, regulatory compliance, manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage budgets in complex manufacturing settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and financial goals.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and mentor Operations leadership teams and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and other departments to improve processes and ensure compliance.
• Develop strategies to improve capacity, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Relate Search, partnering with a large national pharmaceutical manufacturer, seeks a Director of Operations in Charlotte, NC to lead manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have a hands-on leadership style, extensive pharma operations experience, and a proven track record implementing Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Relocation assistance is provided.